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Buying your first scooter
Like most things, it all comes down to budget. And don't forget, you need to have money left for a decent helmet, riding suit, gloves and boots too.
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What the heck is CBT (and how do I get one?)
CBT stands for compulsory basic training. It's the first step to getting a motorcycle license and, as the name implies, it is the basic stuff that any rider needs to know.
Learner’s guide to motorcycle insurance
Right, so you’ve passed your CBT, bought some kit and found a bike you like – what’s left to do before you can ride on the road legally? That’s right. You’ve still got to sort some insurance.
Choosing the right motorcycle insurance policy
Just bought your first set of wheels? Before you head out on the open road, you need to take out an insurance policy to ensure you and your pride and joy are protected.
Everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance
Do you know whether you’ve got TPFT or fully comprehensive? Do you know what the difference is? We’ve put together a handy guide with OnTwoWheels to make insuring your pride and joy as easy as possible.
10 differences between cars and bikes
Car drivers arrive looking drained and tired of life. Motorcyclists are wide eyed, buzzing and talking excitedly about that set of S-bends on the B1225.
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Setting off and staying on
First off, there's a couple of pre-flight checks. Check that your helmet strap is tight and remove your locks from the bike.
Zero to hero in 35 minutes
He can do it, I can do it, even my mate Wozza can do it. There's nothing difficult about riding a motorcycle, it's just a bunch of pedals, cables and levers.
How to speak motorcycle
Slipper clutch or slipping clutch? There's a big difference. Listen to any crowd of riders talking bikes and it seems like a foreign language. Just like any wide eyed obsessive hobby, there's a world of new words to learn. Here's a helping hand.
Motorbikes for dummies
Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.
Specialist Spotlight: Kreiga
Launching your company by facing a lawsuit? Not the ideal start for a fledgling organisation! Yet this is what faced Dom Longman and Michael Cottam. High-end, top quality luggage for motorcyclists wasn’t readily available in [keep reading...]
MV Agusta’s President confirms “an adventure bike is coming”.
In an interview with Motociclismo.it, Timur Sardarov the President of MV Agusta has been speaking about the Italian factory's plans for the future – and the big news is that there’s an adventure bike on [keep reading...]
2020 Honda Fireblade – a chat with the engineer behind the bike
The 2020 CBR1000RR R Fireblade in all its glory at Milan While we were at the EICMA show the other week, we grabbed a chat with Yuzuru Ishikawa, the Large Project Leader for the 2020 [keep reading...]
EVENTS: SIX unique Allen Millyard creations set for Stafford Classic Bike Show. And the man himself will be answering questions on stage through the weekend.
Allen Millyard is lined up as a guest of honour at the fast approaching Stafford Classic Bike Show. And throughout the weekend he’ll be answering questions on stage about his amazing two-wheeled creations. Millyard is [keep reading...]
Honda VFR800X Crossrunner: Long-term review – part two
The Honda VFR800X is so popular with Motorcycle Sport & Leisure staff that Roger is planning on hiding the keys.
Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part five
Plenty of varied outings on the Yamaha Niken this month have helped me learn it all the more, and on the whole appreciation for it pretty much remains firmly intact.
BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 3
More miles means more insights, and Mikko Nieminen is still learning more about the big BMW R1250GS adventure bike…
Motorbikes for dummies
Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.
Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes
Technology in bikes. A couple of my older biking friends know everything there is to know about their classic bikes.
Happy Retirement Biking – part 11: Touring kit for all weathers
In today’s column, I will be looking at some of the things we need to take into consideration when planning a tour in older age.
VIDEO: SuperBikers 1982. Road racing, flat tracking and motocross in ONE RACE.
We’ve just been watching this brilliant piece of archive TV from 80s America; the 1982 SuperBikers Race. A made-for-TV special event thought up by the team at ABC’s Wide World of Sports – the SuperBikers [keep reading...]
VIDEO: History of the Hill Climb. Archive footage from 30’s USA.
We’ve just been sent this lovely archive footage, which shows a hill climb event in 1930s America. It’s been posted on the ReelNostalgia YouTube channel, which features an abundance of archive video from across the [keep reading...]
VIDEO: Amazing ARCHIVE footage of the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at CADWELL PARK.
We’ve just been sent this BRILLIANT archive clip from British Pathe, which shows the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at Cadwell Park. It’s an amazing look back at the history of British motorcycle racing. Well worth [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Clean My Ride
Combined bikewash degreaser for motorcycles, cycles, karts, cars, motor homes, caravans, boats Like so many products, Clean MyRide saw it’s genesis from not being able to find something that perfectly filled a need. [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems
Cardo Systems pioneered the motorcycle communications market 15 years ago, when it launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth headset - and since then, the company has been constantly innovating to achieve its mission of ‘making [keep reading...]
SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Bike-Seal
A punctured tyre, bad on any vehicle, especially on a bike (ever tried pushing a bike with a completely flat tyre? And that’s if you’ve stayed on). Puncture repair kits are useful, but what if [keep reading...]
Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part five
Plenty of varied outings on the Yamaha Niken this month have helped me learn it all the more, and on the whole appreciation for it pretty much remains firmly intact.
BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 3
More miles means more insights, and Mikko Nieminen is still learning more about the big BMW R1250GS adventure bike…
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer review – part two
The Kawasaki Versys has gone through its first service and the touring world is finally Bertie’s lobster. Here's part two of the bike's long-term review and road test.
Triumph 1200 Scrambler XC: Long-term review and road test
Matt came back from the Triumph Scrambler launch a few months ago with a perma-grin on his face. But will he still enjoy the bike as a long-termer?
Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes
Technology in bikes. A couple of my older biking friends know everything there is to know about their classic bikes.
Happy Retirement Biking – part 11: Touring kit for all weathers
In today’s column, I will be looking at some of the things we need to take into consideration when planning a tour in older age.
Happy Retirement Biking – part 10: Are all bikes as reliable?
We all want our bikes to be reliable, so does it matter which brands we choose?
Happy Retirement Biking – part 9: Bike reliability
At best, having an unreliable bike can be a bit of a bother. At worst, it can be a very serious problem indeed…
VIDEO: History of the Hill Climb. Archive footage from 30’s USA.
We’ve just been sent this lovely archive footage, which shows a hill climb event in 1930s America. It’s been posted on the ReelNostalgia YouTube channel, which features an abundance of archive video from across the [keep reading...]
VIDEO: Amazing ARCHIVE footage of the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at CADWELL PARK.
We’ve just been sent this BRILLIANT archive clip from British Pathe, which shows the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at Cadwell Park. It’s an amazing look back at the history of British motorcycle racing. Well worth [keep reading...]
Take a look inside the Dainese archive
The Dainese archive houses over 1000 gloves, suits and boots that have helped make motorcycling history over the past forty years and now you can see inside, thanks to Archived – the fourth episode of [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems
Cardo Systems pioneered the motorcycle communications market 15 years ago, when it launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth headset - and since then, the company has been constantly innovating to achieve its mission of ‘making [keep reading...]
SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Bike-Seal
A punctured tyre, bad on any vehicle, especially on a bike (ever tried pushing a bike with a completely flat tyre? And that’s if you’ve stayed on). Puncture repair kits are useful, but what if [keep reading...]
The best bike shows you need to watch on Prime Video!
Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of motorcycle shows featuring amazing tour documentaries to fun, biker-themed films.
Honda Africa Twin – ridden on road & dirt
500+ road miles and a day off-roading on Honda’s big adventure bike highlight the pros and cons in high definition.
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